Junior Analyst – Investigations & Insider Threat

MitKat Advisory; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MitKat Advisory seeks a dedicated Analyst to monitor global security events, support investigations, and coordinate with Legal, Compliance, HR, and regional security teams. Night shifts may be required to align with global operations.

The role involves data analysis, OSINT research, and contributing to the Insider Threat Program, including risk assessments and training delivery. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years’ relevant experience in investigations or security operations.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in investigations, intelligence, risk, compliance or security operations.
• Experience within financial services or security sectors preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Familiarity with geopolitics, economics, public policy and business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head of global investigations with internal investigations (fraud, misconduct, policy breaches).
• Collect and analyse data from multiple sources to identify trends.
• Triage and escalate alerts from monitoring systems related to fraud and insider risk.
• Prepare clear investigative reports and briefing documents.
• Support Insider Threat Program risk assessments and process improvements.
• Liaise with Legal, Compliance, HR and other security functions.
• Conduct OSINT research and background checks.
• Assist with fraud and insider threat awareness training.
• Maintain case management records with governance.
• Provide support for ad hoc projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

OSINT research

Education

Tertiary qualification in investigations/open-source intelligence/security studies

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

i2 Analyst Notebook

Splunk

Job description

About The Role

MitKat Advisory is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Analyst willing to work night shifts to monitor global security events and intelligence, assess potential threats to the client’s people, facilities, products, and operations, and provide timely updates and escalations. The role will support the client’s GSOC operations, incident response, crisis management, reporting, investigations, and coordination with internal stakeholders and regional security teams.

• LOCATION : Hyderabad, India
• DATE : 08 Sept, 2026
• JOB TYPE : FULL TIME

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the head of global investigations and training with internal investigations relating to fraud, misconduct, policy breaches, bribery and corruption and insider threat matters.
• Collect, collate, and analyse data from multiple internal sources to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies relevant to all investigations.
• Triage and escalation of alerts generated by technology-driven monitoring systems in relation to fraud and insider risk.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and concise investigative reports, summaries, and briefing documents.
• Support the maintenance and development of the Insider Threat Program, including contributing to risk assessments and process improvements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, HR/Employee Relations, Integrity Office, and other security functions to support investigations and share relevant intelligence.
• Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and background checks as required to support investigative activities.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of fraud and insider threat awareness training and communications across the organisation.
• Maintain current awareness of emerging fraud and insider threat trends, evolving methodologies, and industry best practices within the financial services sector.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management records in accordance with established procedures and governance requirements.
• Provide support for ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by senior members of the Investigations & Insider Threat team.

Position Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in investigations, open-source intelligence, security studies, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years’ experience in investigations, intelligence, risk, compliance, Security Operations Centre or a related field, preferably within financial services, law enforcement, or the public/private security sector.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesise information from multiple sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Strong understanding of the intersection between geopolitics, economics, public policy, and business strategy.
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, i2 Analyst Notebook, Splunk) and with a Security Information and Event Management platform.
• Understanding of, or interest in, fraud, insider threat, cyber security, or corporate security matters.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• High degree of discretion, integrity, and professionalism, particularly when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive working relationships across teams and at all levels.
• A proactive, inquisitive mindset with a genuine interest in investigations and insider threat.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small, specialist team.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills.